Iconic actress Farrah Fawcett best known for her breakthrough role in the 1970s Charlie’s Angels. Farrah, originally from Texas, ventured to Hollywood in the 1960s and is credited with roles such as i dream about jenny and flying nunbut enjoys an international reputation Charlie’s Angels.
She went on to star in several films and TV series until her untimely death in 2009. Coincidentally died on the same day as pop singer Michael Jackson. Still, Farah left behind some iconic figures for us to follow in the years to come; today we’ll be naming 10 of them here.
Jenny Moore
Maybe not the most iconic character, but definitely an interesting one. In 1978 someone killed her husbandFawcett plays the wife of a murdered man. In a race against time, Jenny and her lover (Jeff Bridges) must find her husband’s killer before she herself is charged with the murder. The film is set in New York City, and has an interesting climax at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parades everywhere.
jesse dewey
exist apostle, Farah stars as the cheating wife of a missionary, played by movie legend Robert Duvall. Not only did Jesse cheat and refuse to reconcile with her husband, but she also conspired to get him down. Fawcett’s diabolical, vengeful ex-wife and Duvall’s struggling preacher also deliver meaningful performances.
The two get on well, and eventually Jesse surrenders to her ex-husband, accusing him of murdering her lover earlier in the film. Fawcett’s performance earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Margaret Burke-White
Fawcett starred in this 1989 TV movie. Double Exposure: The Margaret Burke-White Story is a biography of a famous photographer. Burke-White was the first female American war correspondent, and a photograph of her is famous for being used on the cover of the first issue of American Magazine. life magazine. Considering this was the perfect opportunity to play such an important figure in Farah’s career (and one not known for murder, fictional or otherwise), we had to put this performance on the list.
Marjorie
In 1986 limbs, Fawcett plays the badass Marjorie. After being attacked, Marjorie managed to escape and called the police. Unfortunately, there is nothing they can do. Marjorie believes she is still in danger because the attacker took her purse. Her nightmare comes true when one day, her assaulting Joe swaggers into her home, subjecting her to physical and emotional abuse.
However, things take a turn when Marjorie gets the upper hand and subjects Joe to the same torture he used on her. When she’s about to go too far, her two roommates dissuade her, but by the end of the film, Marjorie regains her composure as she allows her roommates to call the police.
faucet
Yes, taps.Ironically, Farrah played a character named Faucet in the 1998 film Brave little toaster headed to Marsthe third movie brave little toaster franchise. The faucet is a gentle, motherly character, and a real-life faucet in the kitchen of Rob and Chris (the appliances “guru”). Not only does Fawcett play a character named “The Faucet,” her real-life son Redmond O’Neill also plays Faucet’s son Squitt, a kitchen sink showerhead, in the film. Talk about family matters.
Francine Hughes
In this 1984 TV movie burning bed, Fawcett plays an abused wife who, after thirteen years of being a victim of tragic domestic violence, pours petrol on her bed while her husband sleeps and sets it on fire while her children are waiting for her in the car .
The film then follows Francine’s confession to the local police and her trial for first-degree murder, in which a jury found her not guilty by reason of temporary insanity. The film was one of Fawcett’s most powerful performances, earning her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Farrah Fawcett
in a johnny bravo In the episode, Farah voices herself. In this episode, Johnny is looking for Farah’s new men’s shampoo, and little Suzie keeps interrupting him to come to her party. Suzie insists that Farah will be there because Farah is her cousin. Johnny doesn’t believe his neighbor until Farah arrives in a limousine, but it’s too late: Suzie has crossed him off the list. While Farah was at the kissing booth, Johnny was planning to find other ways to party, only to miss out on being Farrah’s date that night. Poor Johnny.
diane downes
Based on the true story of a mother who tried to murder her child, small sacrifice Discover Fawcett playing the twisted and villainous woman in this 1989 made-for-TV movie. In 1983, Diane was shot in the arm in Oregon and rushed to the hospital, claiming that her attackers tried to steal her car and shot her and her three children dead.
As it turned out, this was a big lie. The film tells the story of who Diane really is, and the justice she gets for this particularly depraved mother.love her performance in the drama burning bedFawcett was nominated for both an Emmy and a Golden Globe.
Pamela Glover, “Beauty”
In 1981 cannonball run Fawcett joins an all-star roster for an illegal cross-country road race. Fawcett’s character is a tree-loving photographer who unexpectedly joins Burt Reynolds’ team in the game, which includes Dom DeLuise and a disturbing doctor played by Jack Elam . Burt Reynolds’ character calls her “Beauty,” and the two strike up a sort of romance as they speed off-road. One of the most successful films of 1981, Fawcett’s co-stars included Roger Moore, Jackie Chan, and even Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
Jill Monroe
Who can forget the first blonde among angels? A graduate of the Los Angeles Police Academy, Jill was one of the original members of Charlie’s private detective agency. That is, until she switched careers and became a race car driver. Luckily, Jill returns in a cameo role in future seasons, and Chris’s role is that of her sister. Jill Munro was a breakthrough role for Fawcett, earning her international fame. For this reason, we cannot forget that Jill Munroe is on this list.